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Elkington walks
On Foot from Fotherby - North Elkington
Visorando Member
5.56 mi
+322 ft
-318 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fotherby (Lincolnshire)
A pleasant 6 miles walk from Fotherby towards North Elkington, passing through a Deserted Medieval Village, with fine views of the eastern edge of the Wolds, across the marsh towards the coastline and round to the Humber.
Vales & Views
8.01 mi
+531 ft
-531 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This walk takes in the high points above Hubbard’s Hills before dropping down into the secluded Welton le Wold valley. Explore the historic church and parkland at South Elkington before journeying back to Louth.
On Top of the Wolds
5.21 mi
+322 ft
-308 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is a delightful walk taking you high into the Wolds. There are fine views to the coast and back to Louth with St James's Church spire visible for miles. Walking along tracks and paths, this really does give a flavour of hilly Lincolnshire.
Hills & Hamlets
6.18 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is an enjoyable, circular walk of 6.5 miles from Louth to Tathwell and Raithby. The route crosses fields and follows grass tracks to explore these small hamlets. Great views towards Stenigot Mast and beyond can be seen on a clear day.
Through Louth and Hubbard's Hill
3.12 mi
+171 ft
-151 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Hubbard's Hills was donated to the town of Louth by the trustees of Auguste Alphonse Pahud, and opened to the public on 1 August 1907.
Hubbard's Hills to Red Hill - Louth Cycle Route 4
11.63 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This route between two of the areas most renowned beauty spots, begins with a steady climb up the eastern rise of the Wolds but ends with a rewarding downhill return with spectacular views.
Round Louth
13.96 mi
+545 ft
-541 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
The 14 mile Round Louth Walk circles the historic market town, journeying into the surrounding countryside of the Wolds and Marsh. The route is waymarked by a blue spire walk logo. Although the full walk is 14 miles long, there are shorter circular routes using various public footpaths back into town if you don't want to do it all in one day.
Hubbard's Hills to Welsdale Bottom - Louth Cycle Route 5
10.48 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
1.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
A challenging ride to one of the areas highest points to enjoy panoramic views of the Wolds and beyond.
Louth, South Elkington, Hallington & Raithby
7.04 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
The terrain of this Lincolnshire walk on the outskirts of Louth varies considerably and includes parkland, meadows, the secluded Welton Vale and windswept heights of Jack's Furze reached by a permissive footpath that gives the best views of the entire walk.
Two Churches and a Canal
6.20 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a 6 mile walk exploring the Louth Canal and nearby village of Alvingham, with two churches in one churchyard. Keep a watch for the darting blue of the kingfisher or the antics of the moorhens as they squabble amongst themselves.
Louth to Grimoldby - Louth Cycle Route 1
11.49 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
A gentle cycle ride around the villages to the east of Louth - an ideal way to re-introduce yourself to cycling.
Two Churches and a Canal via North Cockerington
9.32 mi
+59 ft
-56 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a 8.5 mile walk exploring the Louth Canal and nearby village of North Cockerington. Keep a watch for the darting blue of the kingfisher or the antics of the moorhens as they squabble amongst themselves.
Louth to North Ormsby - Louth Cycle Route 6
19.11 mi
+417 ft
-390 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Louth (Lincolnshire)
This is an energetic ride combining level cycling with a challenging climb out of North Ormsby, however the views out to the coast are well worth it!
Legbourne to Authorpe - Louth Cycle Route 2
13.31 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Legbourne (Lincolnshire)
Passing through a series of lovely Lincolnshire villages, this route starts with a good climb on the edge of the Wolds and finishes with level cycling on the middle marsh.
Legbourne to Belleau - Louth Cycle Route 3
15.24 mi
+420 ft
-440 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Legbourne (Lincolnshire)
A strenuous ride on the south eastern edge of the Wolds, bordering attractive woodland near Burwell.
Paths, Ponds and a Priory
5.73 mi
+230 ft
-223 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
A wonderful walk through grassy valleys and over open hilltops. The walk crosses the site of the old Orford Priory, now a series of lumps in the ground, once an important settlement.
Round Binbrook via Mill
3.27 mi
+151 ft
-177 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
This walk explores the area around the village in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The walk starts in the old Market Place, and although markets are no longer held here, it is still an important trading area of the village with many local shops.
Round Binbrook
1.88 mi
+79 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Binbrook (Lincolnshire)
This walk explores the area around the village in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The walk starts in the old Market Place, and although markets are no longer held here, it is still an important trading area of the village with many local shops.
In the Footsteps of Kolkr - Red Hill
3.51 mi
+266 ft
-279 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Goulceby (Lincolnshire)
This pleasant 3.5 mile walk circles the attractive parishes of Goulceby and Asterby and takes you through gentle farmland, quiet lanes and along part of the Viking Way, offering stunning views over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
In the Footsteps of Kolkr - Asterby
2.94 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Goulceby (Lincolnshire)
This pleasant 3 mile walk circles the attractive parishes of Goulceby and Asterby and takes you through gentle farmland, quiet lanes and along part of the Viking Way, offering stunning views over the Lincolnshire Wolds.
More walks in Elkington
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Alvingham
- Ashby cum Fenby
- Asterby
- Authorpe
- Barnoldby Le Beck CP
- Baumber
- Beelsby
- Belchford
- Belleau
- Benniworth
- Binbrook
- Brackenborough with Little Grimsby
- Bradley
- Brigsley
- Brinkhill
- Brookenby CP
- Burgh on Bain
- Burwell
- Calcethorpe with Kelstern
- Claythorpe
- Conisholme
- Covenham St Bartholomew
- Covenham St Mary
- Donington on Bain
- East Lindsey
- East Ravendale
- Fotherby
- Fulletby
- Fulstow
- Gayton le Wold
- Goulceby
- Grainsby
- Grainthorpe
- Great Sturton
- Grimoldby
- Hainton
- Hallington
- Hatcliffe
- Hatton
- Haugham
- Hawerby cum Beesby
- Hemingby
- Holton le Clay
- Humberston
- Irby
- Keddington
- Kirmond-le-Mire CP
- Legbourne
- Little Carlton
- Little Cawthorpe
- Louth
- Ludborough
- Ludford
- Maidenwell
- Manby
- Market Stainton
- Marshchapel
- Muckton
- New Waltham
- North Cockerington
- North Cotes
- North Ormsby
- North Thoresby
- Raithby cum Maltby
- Ranby
- Reston
- Scamblesby
- Sotby
- South Cockerington
- South Ormsby cum Ketsby
- South Thoresby
- South Willingham
- Stainton le Vale CP
- Stenigot
- Stewton
- Swaby
- Swallow CP
- Swinhope CP
- Tathwell
- Tetford
- Tetney
- Thorganby CP
- Utterby
- Waithe
- Walmsgate
- Waltham
- Welton le Wold
- West Ashby
- West Ravendale
- Withcall
- Wold Newton
- Wyham cum Cadeby
- Yarburgh